A view looking West after the fire that destroyed original Ferry Hall, WSU Building #8. A crowd -- many in cadet uniforms -- stands in the foreground in front of the fire ravaged structure. The city of Pullman is in the background; only a few homes...

A view looking East after the fire that destroyed the original Ferry Hall, WSU Building #8. In 1897 a fire starting in the kitchen -- located on the ground floor to the right-- burned out of control. A group of men dressed in black suites and...

A nighttime view of the fire that destroyed original Ferry Hall, WSU Building #8. In 1897 a fire starting in the kitchen -- located on the ground floor to the right-- burned out of control. A wooden pole is clearly visible to the left. Built in...

A two-story building of brick and concrete construction. Has wood floors with exception of concrete ground floor. There are 7 classrooms, 1 office, and 6 laboratories in the building. Overall dimensions are 226' x 60' and floor area totals 24,832...

The South side of Holland Library during construction. A crane lifts building materials to the upper floors. The concrete fame of the structure is complete. To the right a tree is present; on the left is Brian Hall with its clock tower clearly...

Reinforced concrete building with brick veneer face, Class A construction. Overall dimensions are 135' x 270' and there will be four stories and basement. The building will be completely air-conditioned and will have asphalt tile floors and...

A view of the West facade of the original Ferry Hall, WSU Building #8. Three farmers tend cabbage fields, which once comprised most of the present historic campus core. Built in 1892, Ferry Hall was the first large building to be constructed on...

A view of the West facade of the original Ferry Hall, WSU Building #8. The campus is devoid of any landscaping; a fire hydrant (to the left), power lines and the roof of a shack are visible to the right. The shack, torn down ca. 1910, was used...

A view of West facade of Ferry Hall, WSU Building #8. Old College Hall is visible to the left, as are recently planted trees.
Built in 1892, Ferry Hall was the first large building to be constructed on campus. Designed by H. Preusse to be a...

A view of entrance to Ferry Hall, WSU Building #8. The upturned soil in the foreground indicates the recent completion of the structure. Built in 1892, Ferry Hall was the first large building to be constructed on campus. Designed to be a dorm, it...

An interior view of the first campus library located inside Thompson Hall, Washington State University's first Administration building. Solid wood bookshelves line the walls. In the center of the room is a circular wooden rail behind which is...

A view of the front facade of Ferry Hall, WSU Building #8. A large tree is visible to the left of the hall, as are dirt roads, trashcans, and a fire hydrant in the foreground. Built in 1892, Ferry Hall was the first large building to be constructed...

Six men wearing dark suits and hats sit in an open carriage pulled by two horses in front of "New" Ferry Hall, WSU Building #8. A dog sits behind the back row seat facing the camera. Built in 1892, Ferry Hall was the first large building to be...

A photograph of the Governor's Reception inside the Compton Union Building ballroom, WSU building #63. Alternating men and women in formal attire lock arms in dance. The ballroom's hardwood floors and recessed overhead lights are visible in the...

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